Ok, I could mess around here but the truth is that I inhaled this in under two minutes. First off, yes, I like it ofcourse, I didn't expect not to. That said, I don't think it's pops like the forbidden chocolate. The other was just this cumulative chocolate assault that left you in a very happy place. Here, the black raspberry kind of overrides everything. I like the creativity they showed, but I just don't taste the chocolate over the raspberry, or even a 50/50 split. Sure, the chocolate probably adds something to the overall complexity of the flavor, but it's not a blast of flavor combos.

To be honest, I think I'd rather have a regular waffle cone here. Sounds dumb doesn't it? It's still a fine treat, it just doesn't sing the way I want it too. Maybe throw in a fudge core instead to be crazy and give the chocolate a fighting chance here.

Ok, hope that all makes sense. A fine treat, and I'll always give a thumbs up to their black raspberry treats, but for now, I won't say it's better than the forbidden chocolate version.

On Second Scoop: I'm back after having inhaled another cone and yes, I like them. You've got a very crunchy cone, a solid ice cream inside (no frozen dairy dessert junk here), and the chocolate crumbs on top add a nice fun factor. It's a good treat, it just doesn't wow the way the chocolate does, that's all. I'd love to see a variant next year with a fudge center just to see if it pops a little different. That said, if you were tempted to give these a shot, stop waiting :)

i JUST had one yesterday and was telling my friend how you guys love Friendly's! this was divine, and definitely had me considering cheating on Drumsticks forever. (sorry Nestle.) i loved the smooth and deep raspberry flavor here, not too overpowering and not disappointingly subtle. the dark chocolate is a favorite (since i'm always a sucker for it); crisp crunches, thick shell, very enjoyable even if you've taken off the shell before getting to the ice cream. enjoyed it to the very end!